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SG56 VTF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,373 mi
Last recorded62,373 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,373 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin around the box splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 62,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top spring seat fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin around the box splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 61,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plastic covers fitted preventing proper inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 59,704 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plastic covers fitted preventing proper inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,981 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 55,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,612 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,815 miles

slight binding in front brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight binding in front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2016 46,307 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 33,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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SG56 VTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG56 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG56 VTF registered?

SG56 VTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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